Come join us in celebrating Poetry Month in Mississauga!
If you have a knack for poetry akin to Rupi Kaur, you'll be thrilled to discover that the City of Mississauga has organized a variety of events this month to commemorate Poetry Month.
City services | April 1, 2024
If you have a talent for poetry like Rupi Kaur, you’ll be delighted to learn that the City of Mississauga has planned a range of events this month to celebrate Poetry Month. You can join in a poetry slam, participate in a poetry contest, sign up for an author talk, or take part in a poetry-themed workshop led by one of our Poet Laureates. The City’s 5th Poet Laureate for 2024-2026 will be announced at Council on April 10.
Poetry Month Activities:
Call for Poet Performers
Calling all youth poets, creative writers and literary enthusiasts! Submit your work for a chance to perform at the City of Mississauga’s Poetry Slam. We’re looking to bring together youth aged 14 to 24 with a passion for spoken word poetry. Join us at the Living Arts Centre’s RBC Theatre on April 24 to share your poem and recognize the talent of young writers in our City.
Share Your Poem
Copy your favourite poem or create a new one for others to read. Then add it to one of the display boards at all library locations throughout April. Each library will have a designated section or station, complete with a poster and postcards to encourage library-goers to add their original poetry to the postcards to be displayed on a designated board or wall.
New Mississauga Poet Laureate
Mississauga’s fifth annual Poet Laureate will be announced at the General Committee of Council on Wednesday, April 10. The incoming Poet Laureate will serve a two-year term ending March 31, 2026. The Poet Laureate’s role is to elevate the status of poetry, literary arts and young writers within the community.
Events:
Figurative Language Workshop with Ayomide Bayowa
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 4 p.m.
Meet Mississauga Poet Laureate, Ayomide Bayowa and participate in a guided workshop on the process of writing poems and short works through the use of figurative language. Discover take home strategies and key tools you can use to advance your own writing projects. In partnership with the Malton Youth Hub.
Poetry Workshop: A Love Letter to Places with Lisa Shen
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Meet Mississauga Youth Poet Laureate Lisa Shen and participate in a guided workshop on the process of writing poems and short works on the importance of places. Discover take home strategies and key tools you can use to advance your own writing projects.
Meet Mississauga’s Poet Laureates
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Meet Mississauga Poet Laureates Ayomide Bayowa and Lisa Shen for an engaging panel discussion and reading on the future of poetry. Discover valuable insights and have the opportunity to ask them questions, enhancing your own writing process.
Mississauga’s 5th Annual Poetry Slam
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Register in advance to watch our young literary talents in the community perform poetry and spoken word original submissions.
For more information about Poetry Month in Mississauga, visit mississauga.ca/poetry-month
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